Michael Sam calls Jon Gruden email controversy 'unfortunate' - Fox News

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Michael Sam, who made history in 2014 when he was the first openly gay football player to be drafted in the NFL, commented on the recently surfaced Jon Gruden emails on Wednesday.

"It’s unfortunate especially that the first active gay player who’s playing is on the same team," he said referencing Carl Nassib, who came out as gay in the offseason and is the first openly gay active NFL player in history.

The back-and-forth came before Gruden signed a 10-year, $100 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaves after speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct.

Jon Gruden is out as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails he sent before being hired in 2018 contained racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments.

The email appeared to show a complete disconnect from Gruden’s messaging when his own player Carl Nassib came out as gay before the start of the 2021 season and became the first active openly gay NFL player. .

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) wears airpods before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium

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